The Network of European Regions for Sustainable and Competitive Tourism (NECSTouR) President, Peter De Wilde, met with the European Union (EU) Commissioner, Thierry Breton, during European Tourism Day 2023 organized in Brussels by the European Commission. During the meeting, the gentlemen exchanged views on supporting the European Tourism Policy to tackle the sector challenges and […]
US Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) has been named co-chair of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, the bipartisan body of 23 members that champions efforts to increase and support travel to and within the United States. He joins Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who also serves as caucus co-chair. Senator Moran steps into the co-chair role […]
Customer satisfaction with major airlines is down significantly for a second consecutive year, introducing the risk of possible brand damage A combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares have helped airlines book record revenues during the past two quarters, but this golden age of enhanced revenues is coming at the expense of customer […]
Jamaica has been awarded the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA’s) Destination Resilience Award. The Caribbean Destination Resilience Award was granted for Jamaica’s recovery efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic and tourism resilience-building initiatives. The award recognizes destinations with a deliberate focus on resilience as indicated by their commitments to address some or all of the […]
Protea Hotels by Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, have unveiled Orlando Pirates F.C. themed hotel rooms, designed to give football enthusiasts a unique and immersive hospitality experience. Available at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the Orlando Pirates-themed rooms are a must-visit for all […]
Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) hosted key aviation stakeholders, including Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, to celebrate the first production and initial shipments of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under a multi-year agreement with Shell Trading (US) Company (“Shell”). The start of production makes Montana Renewables the largest SAF producer in North America. “Montana Renewables is a great […]
For its 2023 Alaska cruise season, Holland America Line will donate proceeds from its “On Deck for a Cause” event aboard ships in the region to Alaska Geographic, the nonprofit education partner of Alaska’s parks, forests, refuges and conservation lands. Holland America Line has six ships exploring the spectacular landscapes of Alaska from May through […]
Executive Chef Giuseppe Ricci at The St. Regis Venice takes food-curious travelers on a whirlwind tour of Italian cuisine. The St. Regis Venice, the recently renovated luxurious property on the Grand Canal, is pleased to announce a one-of-a-kind experience that invites guests to join Executive Chef Giuseppe Ricci on his morning market rounds followed by […]
MTV announced that GRAMMY®-nominated band OneRepublic is set to headline Isle of MTV Malta 2023. Now in its 15th year, Europe’s biggest free summer festival, in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority, returns to the iconic Il-Fosos Square on July 18. GRAMMY®-nominated OneRepublic, is composed of singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins […]
Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off Tonga today, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS) Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off Tonga today, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake has struck at a depth of 212 km (132 miles) and the epicenter was at a distance of 73 km northwest […]